#41 • Yup'ik Oval Grass Basket w/Embellishment

Part of November 2024 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic & Tribal Art & Crafts

A nicely proportioned Yup'ik oval basket embellished with interlacing natural and purple-dyed grass strands attached to the rim. The wall of the basket carries a repeating geometric polychrome design between purple bands, with  some visible discoloration, especially on the base. Basket measures approximately 10.5" x 7.25" x 3.75" tall.